BN-2B Defender vs Do 228
| British light-utility aircraft, notably deployed for surveillance, logistical operations, and transport duties in various global regions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Britten-Norman |
| First flight | 12 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 1280 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 31.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 264 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,995 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the BN-2B Defender's 264 km/h, a difference of 206 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the BN-2B Defender at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The BN-2B Defender entered service first in 1965, 17 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BN-2B Defender or Do 228?
The BN-2B Defender has been produced in greater numbers with 1,280 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.